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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Farmstead Sanitation.

In recent issue of the Rural New
Yorker, 'farmstead sanitation" is very
forcibIy introduced to the notice Of the
readers This is subject which re-
ccivcs less attention from the agriCultu-
raj press than most others, and it is also
a subject sorely neglected by the far
mers themselves, and yet most of the
virulent types Of disease common on the
farm are due to a lack Of sanitary pre-
caution about the dwelling and farm
yard.
Dr. Hoskins, in the journal alluded
to, claims that typhoid fever and diph
liberia are more common on farms than
in cities, and proceeds to tell why.
Prominent among the primary causes of
these diseases on farms are classed the
contamination of wells; the cesspool and
vault, the slophole, imperfect or no
! drainage and wet, foul cellars. Typhoid
fever, says DR.. Hoskins, has its origin
oftencst in decentralization, while
diphtheria is pre- eminently a sink spout
and slop hole disease. Damp, unventi-
lated locations are the favorite haunts
of consumption. Statistical sanitary
investigation long ago determined this
fact beyond a donbt An experienced
physician riding through an entirely I'M
familiar region can point out with al
most uncrring precision the houses in
which the most lll-health and largest
number of deaths have occurred, and the
grounds of his verdict are covered by
the above statement of conditions I'M
favorable to health.
In the majority of cases the dwellings
in which much sickness has occurred
may be rendered healthful. The causes
enumerated suggest the preventives.
Let the water consumed by the family
come from wells so situated and pro-
tccted that they cannot be polluted by
the contents of vault, farmyard, or cess
/ pool. The slop-hoIe has no excuse for
existing at all; do away with it and
furnish free unimpeded drains that will
! carry off waste water to some outlet far
enough removed from the dwelling to
insure absolute safety. If pipes or
! drains already laid are without efficient
safety traps, by all means see to it that
these traps are provided Perfect Gel
lar drainage Is insisted upon by all sani-
tarians as an absolute necessity. DR..
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Turtle and SparrOWS.

The milwaukee, Sun has this story
illustrating the curiosity of animals:
We often hear of the curiosity of ami
mails, but it is seldom that one has the
occasion to see them exhibit this trait,
especially if he happens to live in the
city. Everybody nearly has heard how
hunters on the plains attract the ante
lope to its death by hiding in the grass
and waving a handkerchief on stick,
and then shooting the creature, as its
curiosity draws it within range of the
hidden rifle The writer witnessed a
most lauyhable sight few evenings
since while walking through the court
house park Somebody had left large
mud turtle in the grass, presumably as
an ornament, and the bewildered crea-
ture was slowly vending its way across
the park in the direction of the foun-
tain. Presently a sparrow espied him,
and hopping down within about four
feet of his tail, commenced to chirp
loudly for his companions. Inside of
five minutes no less than 200 sparrows
had appeared on the scene, and, crowd
ing, pushing and scolding each other,
they slowly marched behind the turtle,
scared half to death and ready to fly at
the least alarm, yet their curiosity was
SO great that they kept crowding closer
and closer till they were hardly two feet
from the sIowly-moving turtle. Once in
while he would turn his snaky head to
look at them, and Immediately the two
front ranks would sit down on their
launches, crowding those behind them
into a confused mass Of struggling feet
and feathers. How long this would
have lasted, and how far their curiosity
would have led them it Is hard to say,
but just as they were crowding up an
other foot a naughty boy threw a stone
in their midst, and the turtle was left to
crawl along at his leisure,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Salt on All Crop I.

Thirty wears successful use Of salt
upon all kinds Of crops has proved its
value to me. It should not be used on
cold. heavy or moist soils, and if any
one so u@es it he will be disappointed in
the result. as its tendency is to keep the
ground cool and moist. 1t viii do such
soil more harm than good. 1t should
not be cast upon very young or tender
plants Of anv kind. as it will be very
sure to kill them. Judgment should be
employed in using so strong an agent. I
had friend who heard me recommend
salt on onion beds, when I strictly urged
that if should be dragged or worked in
before the seed was sown. But, forget
tino, what I said. he did not salt until
the onions were about two inches high,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Mining at the North Pole.

1t may not be generally known that
important mining operations are carried
on within the Arctic circle. Cryolite is
brought from Greenland to Philadelphia
by the shipload to be used in the max
inc of candles At Alien, near the North
cape in Finmark, extensive copper
mines have been worked for a long time
When it is remembered that most of the
work has to be done under ground, and
that heat is what the wOrkmen suffer
most from, it becomes apparent at once
that mines may be almost as prOtita able
in these high ATTITUDES as they would be
on our coast. The main thing is to
have communication open a year for
bringing supplies and carrying away the
ores.
An engineer who visited the mines at
Alien few years ago to study the con-
dition in which they were worked, found
that the climate interposed no obstacle.
The mines, when fairly deep, are warmer
in winter than in summer.
In such work as has to be done above
ground, there is scarcely any inter
ruption. During the three dark months,
when the sun does not shine, there is
no lack of light to the eye accustomed
to the conditions. The sky is clear and
starry, the aurora IS playing most of
the time, and whatever light there is
the reflection from the snow increases
and intcnsifes.
More than $50 years ago mining was
carried on extensively about the shores
of the White sea by Saxon workmen.
SILVER, copper and lead were produced
in quantities.
Now that the whale fishery has de-
clincd, mining enterprise seems most
likely of anything to promote cxpIor-
alton and settlement within the Arctic
CIRCLE Youths Companion.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
CLIPPINGS FOR THE CURIOUS.

7, y weeks time the earth travels
over II. 600. 600 miles.
C.r+o, flannel makes An excellent
a,,z+;nr. cro.b fo- bio,bry noIished f,,rni-
+n-a
IF tbirtv-+vro million rorsons should
clasps hands they could reach round the
globe.
The Alhambra at Grenada, that beau
tiful monument Of Moorish architecture
in Spain. was built in 1860.
Poor Richards Almanac" was started
at Philadelphia Icy Franklin in 1892, and
continued in existence for quarter of
century.
child - ,1;obic,o, has ,,icl-ad with
A...o-,., I,.,,. ! nd ,,,s+od %, cardboard
.nd ovhiI,;...ia ~ church fair . 125
,,ooi,,a,. - fam. loaf cIovor
Tho Inches, stocrIos in the world ara
those on the Colo.,ne Cathedral and arc
511 feet bi~b This cathedral is the
1arc,ast ,irce Of Gothic architecture in
+i,a world
rha ,,o,,,1,.ion 81 tho American
..I.-;.- 49, 1,oa;nninaof 4l,o rrorcb
1T7.. :; 800 NJ D.nouof4
,c- 600 3,,-;ta, oen ooo
cotton was Pi""''o' 10 an "a l'o'4 'i'''i'
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

Don't dip your fingers in the pail of
milk to lubricate the COWS tcats while
milking, Good dairymen absolutely
prohibit the practice because it taints
the milk and consequently Injuries the
quality of the product from the milk
Bathing the teats and bag in cool water
in summer takes off the dirt and it
soothes the cow This cannot be done
in winter or the tcats viii chap and
crack. Rub the teats and udder with
the hand, and much of the dust and
scarf skin will come off. This scarf
skin is very difficult to keep out of the
milk, and imparts to it that "cow barn"
taste which is so offensive. Pulling
down on the teats to get the milk from
them is painful to the COW and not the
best way to get the milk from the teats
Grasp the tcat with the full hand and
squeeze without pinching or the COW
will chick" See that the finger nails
are closely trimmed. A COW ought to
kick when pinched by a long horny
finger nail Hold the pail, in which the
milking is done, away from under the
COW, and then there VIII not be so much
danger from a kick, and the constantly
falling hairs, dirt and dandruff will not
get in the milk. John Could, the OK
perienced dairyman of Ohio, says truly
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

The people of Mesare, says a foreign
letter, are pious; they are fond of out
ward shows and ceremonies, and the
men relgiously observe the feast days,
of which there are about two a week.
On these days the women work harder
than usual, while the men occupy them
selves with playing cards ard drinking
wine. Very large quantities of wine are
consumed by the peasants. DIR. PircheI
is my authority for saying that many
peasants who never drink a drop Of
water, and drink far too much wine,
live to a good old age. They eat heartily
and heavily; five meals a day are required
to appease their appetites; at each meal
smoked meat, maize and black bread are
eaten. The bread is baked four times a
year, so it is generally stale and satisfy
ing. In speech the people are Germans,
and they show no trace of the Italian
blood and characteristics which are con.
spicuous in other parts of South Tyrol.
1t is probable, however, tina: the stock
is very mixed, as the people Of many
nations have successfully occupied this
part of Europe.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Gardening BY the Rarrnl

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VS. 80 10 sunni " l'''' I'7NV'S' 80 i'De.' '"0
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Quicksilver Mines.

Most of the quicksilver mined comes
from Spain and California. 1t has been
extensively mined in the last named
place. The mine of this metal at New
Almadcn, California, having been worked
previous to the gold excitement. All the
workable deposits of Cinnabar thus far
known to exist are situated in the coast
ranges, and they are chiefly limited to the
mctamOrphic CrcCaCC0us group OF rocks,
IN which they are associated with serpen-
tine, imperfect jasper, hOrnstone and
chalccdOny. BY far the most important
mines are those at New Almadel, few
miles west of San Jose These produced,
IN their palmy days, during the years
1858 to 1857 and 1861 to 1869, from 2,
500, 600 to ,, 800, 600 pounds of Quicksil-
yer per annum. In 1870 the production
had fallen off to 1000, eco pounds. The
total pro luctiOn of the New Amadcn
mines between 1850 and 1870 WAS a little
more than 40, 900, 000 pounds. The New
1drla mine is in Monterey county, about
ninety miles south Of New Aimaden
This has also been, for some ycara, q
quicksilver producing locality of cOnsid-
cradle importance. Cinnabar also occurs
In considerable quantity at numerous
places north Of the Bay Of San Francisco,
in Napa and Lake Countess The most
important mine in this region is the Red
ington, near Knoxville, in Lake county.
The export of this metal from California
was, III former years, very large, reach
ing in 1868 the amount Of A 40j TASKS,
or }, 404, 100 pounds; in 1870 it was only
$3.50 TASKS, although the production for
that year was estimated at 2S, 500 TASKS,
of whice II, 600 were the product of the
New Almadcn mine, 7, 800 Of the New
Idria, and of the remainder, about one
half was from RedingtOn and the rest
from various smaller mincs north of the
Bay Of San Francisco.-Jeu6lry Netos
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
A Peculiar Mark of Respect.

If a man should present hiraself at the
White House in Washington, and, walk
ing up to the President, double up his
fist and shake it in Mr.. Cleveland's face,
he would in all likelihood be arrested on
the spot for a crank or a mailman. But
in one of the African kingdoms, this is
the prescribed etiquette for all those who
approach the throne. 1t means, Il hope
that | see You strong and well 0 King,
like unto my fist aud my arm. u Gotten
Arg08y.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Could Live On Air,

There was a pretty little wedding the
other day on Madison avenue, On the
way back from the church the young
bride hid her head on her newly made
husbands shoulder and burst into tears.
"What is it, my darling," he whis-
pered.
~ never told you I could not cook, 5"
she sobbed.
Don't let that trouble yon, Angel.
You will be required to cook scarcely
anything. am poet."-LTruth,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
LOADS OF MONEY.
What Uncle Sans Cash Box
in Washington Contains.
Instructive and Curious CalCu-
latiOnS in Figures.

Few persons, perhaps, who read the
frequcntIy-published reports Of the fiscal
operations Of the government give any
consideration to the vastncss and signi-
1icance of these operations, says a WASH
ington letter to the Chicago News. We
read Of the hundreds Of millions Of gold
and silver in the treasury, but how few
persons have any intelligent idea Of what
is embraced in the nine figures required
to describe the liabilities and assets Of
the government? 1t is only when the
auriferous contents of the treasury vaults
are weighed and measured and placed
bv the side Of articles and commodities
that are daily handled by the masses
that an intelligent comprehension can
be obtained by the people of the tinan-
ciaI strength Of the treasury and the
great extent Of the governments fiscal
operations.
l find by ofcrcncc to the latest pub
lishcd statement of treasury assets and
liabilities that among the assets was
1891, O9G, III in gold and nearly $3.50,
600 600 in silver, including $34, 600,
600 of trade dollars and fractional
coins. Taking up this $281, 600, 900 Of
gold and placing it on scales, find that
the gold hcldby the treasury weighed
$40 tons, and IS packed into ordinary
carts, one ton to each cart, it would
make procession NO miles long al
lowing twenty feet of space for the
movement of each horse and cart.
The wciuhino of the silver produc $
much more interesting results. Running
this over the scales find its weight to
be 1896 tons. Measuring it in carts, as
in the case Of the cold, the silver now
held by the treasury would require the
services Of 1896 horses and carts to
transport it, and would make a pro-
cession over twcntv-onc miles in lcnoth.
The SURPLUS about which so much is
said in the daily newspapcrs amounts to
nearly $4,000. 900 an increase of So
900 600 since JnIv / Counted as cold
This surnIus would wciah ciohtv-six and
one-baIf tons. Counted as silver it
would wcioh 1895 tons.
EachmiIIion of cold adds 3 6S5 hounds
N tho snrnIus and each million Of silver
adds "a o30 mounds
ADpIvIno cubic measurement to the
treasury cold and silver and niIino the
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
How He Treated Her.

Susie-IIave you seen Mr.. DcSappy
lately, dear?
Mamie-Yes, love; saw him last night,
but he treated me very coldly
Susie with great interesD-Indeed!
How was that?
Mamie-IIe treated me to a plate of ice
cream.
Susie (disappointed)-Oh!
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Business Activity.

"You have a lively set of clerks" he
said to the proprietor of the establish
ment. 1T must be pleasant and profit
able to have employees so full of energy
and VIM"
Yes" responded the proprietor, 1--WE
close early to-day and they are getting
ready to go home. - New York Sun.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

Miss Litcwater Con the beach at Long
Branch)-Ah, Mr.. kenyon, love the
sea, and next to that I love the free and
boundIess West. Doyou take any inter
est in the West, Mr.. kewpon2
kenyon Gust from Wall street Only
the usual rate. Ten per cent. in Dakota
and Montana, and seven to eight in the
other territories. - Harper's Bazaar.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

TuoCau the scarlet fever in London.
England, has continued To increase, until
cow there orc nearly 100 cases in the
public hospitals, the actual death rate II
spite # this epidemic Is below the aver
sge OF normal fines
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

n seems strange that il is necessary a. per-
suade men that you can cure their diseases by
Offering premium 10 the man who fails 10 re-
CclVe benefit And set Dr. sage undoubtedly
cured thou uuds OF cases NJ obstinate catNrra
with his "Catarrh Remedy" who would never
have applied 10 HIM, II IL had not been for his
oif~r OF the above sum for luCtrshfr ca e.
" to - the next bidder for cure CASH
10000 British temperance women have petit
toned Queen Victoria 10 close bars on Sunday.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

Diseases can be cured II properly treated in
uInc,as shown by the following statement from
D. g FREEMAN, sidney: Having been a great
sufferer from pulmonary attacks. aud Sradu-
ally vast uE away cor the past two years il
affords me pleasure 10 testify that ~Cor-r' :
EMULSION OF Cod Liver Oil with Lime and soda
has given me great relief, and / ghrerfu}ly re-
commend X 10 all suffering IN a similar way In
myself In addition, / would say that IL Is very
pleasant 10 take.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
sAEE. nermnnent 10 comnlete nre 40

SAFE, permanent and complete are the cures
of bilious and intermittent diseases. made by
Prickly Ash BItters, Dyspepsia, general debll-
Ity, habituaI constipation, liver and kidney
complaints are speedily eradlCated from the
system. Ii dlslnteCts, Cleanses and eliminates
all malaria. Health and Vlgor are obtained
more rapidly and permanently by the USE OF
remedy heretofore known. As a blood purifier
and tonic II brings health, renewed energy and
vitality TO a worn and diseased body.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

StiIt-walking has become a popular
sport in England, and has its champion,
who reached London the other day,
having walked from Dundee, nearly 800
miles, on still in twenty eight and one
half days.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

that rood butter is half made when tho
milk is taken from the cow in cleanly
manner.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
1 Bouunzu Mine

Of health is to be found in Dr. X. V. Picrce's
"Favorite Prescription, 10 the merits OF
which, a remedy for female weakness an
kindred affections, thousands testify.
4 wax figure of Pranzini has been added
to the Toussard collection, in London.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
4 WOmnns Dress

is an important matter rs regards their health.
They are much more subjected to cold than
men, and should be careful u protect them
SELVES, but il they contract cough or CO q
they should take TaylOr's Cherokee Remedy
of Sweet Gum and Mullen
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04

The great success Of many agents employed
by B. f Johnson & Co, Of Richmond, is a pret
ty good ev dence OF the excellence and popu lar
ity of the books they offer to sell through their
agents. This is a reliable house, and any con-
tract made with them you can depend on viii
be faithfully carried out
Daughters, Wives and Mothers.
Send for Pamphlet on Female Diseases, free;
L.. IL II.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Lung Trouble.and Wasting

The daughter OF Gen. BoulanEer. Of France
Is About 70 NeNnme a nun.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
KID . e r -
4 = K T. CO K FON
INDIGESTION and DYSPEPSIA

1T WILL CURE THE MOST AGGRAVATED CASES
IT WILL STOP VOMITING IL PREGNANCY
IT WILL RELIEVE CONSlIPhTIDN
For Summer Complaints and Chronic Dtarrhra
which the direct results OF imperfect Digestion
DIGESTYLIN VIII effect IN immediate cure.
Take DYGESTYLIN for all pains and disorders or
the stomach they ali come from indigestion ASK
your druggist for DIGESTYLIN price 81 per large
bOttlel II ne does not have IL send dollar 70
and will send bottle to you, express prepaid.
Do not hesitate to send your money. Our house u
reliable. Established twenty Eve years.
WIN. r. kIDDER * CO.,
Manufacturing ChemisI,, 81 ohm St, NY.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
Or. Pierce,s Favorite Prescription
L. L. mn II a a I'M. .ntnfLELLN

compounded by an experienced and sAilltal
physician, and adapted - womAns delicate
Organization. II is purely vegetable .n lts
composition and perfectly harmless IN lie
effects in any condition 81 the system. Fog
morning sickness, or nausea, from whatever
cause arising, weak stomach, indigestion, dys-
pepsia and kindred symptoms, lis usc, ia small
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
: FaXorItc rrcserIpion
a. PoxerfnI. InxIEorntimg tonic,

II tnpaTt2 strength 10 t0H Wtthst - at'tll-
and - the womb and it, appea&aEc- IN
particular. For overw arked, worn out
rundown" dcN!Atlted teachers. tstlliutrs'
drcssruakcrs. searuStrcssoz ''shoE-E4gis" house
keepers. nursing mothers, and feeble women
generally, Or Picrce's Fayu.to Prescription
IS the greatest earthly BOOB. lr5uE uugQuAl"d
arpcttzluE cordial aUd r.at.fat.ye tonic,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-04
:. Favorite PrescripIion IS 3. a VOL

tive cure for the most complicated and oh
stinate cases of leuco:TGca. excessive rowinE,
painful menstruatlOn, unnatural ruprrtHslanS,
prolapsus, or falling Of the womb weak back,
female weakness" 0uteversinu, retroTerslon,
bearing-d0wn sensations, chronic congestion.
inflammation and ulroratiou # the womb, in
Illumination. pain aud tenderness IN oyaflar.
led viii 8rrr hgaf
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-03-12
AN AWFUL DEATH.
Suicide of an Unknown Man by Jumping
Into tho Water-WorIts Machinery Mt
Chicago.

Suicide of an Unknown Man by Jumping
Into tho Water-Works Machinery ut
Chicago.
CHICAGO, March Ga neatly but chcapiy-
clad man, apparently about twenty-five
years old, leaned for a few moments over
the guard-rail surrounding one of the big
engines ut the North Side Water Works
this morning. Then he slipped under tho
rail, and, as tho head OF the crank-shaft
rose from the pit in the floor into which
it plungos on the down stroke ho
slipped into the pit and laid down. The
crank-hcad came down and swept into tho
pit. The mans body was literally ground
to pieces, yet no sound was heard to cs-
cape his lips. AS the crank head rose from
the floor 1t carried his body with it, crush
ing it through small space and throwing
1t in shapelcss mass against the cylinder
head few feet away. The face was dis
figured beyond recognition, and hardly IL
bone in the body was left unbroken. Tho
engineer was promptly notified of the ter.
rible occurrence. and drew the manglcd
corpse from the place where it had been de-
posted. There was nothing on the body
by which it could be identified. In the
pockets were found bunch OF keys and
an opcn-faced gold watch There was u
laundry mark of the initials sc. F." on the
shirt, and pinned to the vest was badge
showing that the unfortunate man was o
member OF the Scandinavian Worlimen's
Association that meets at Concordia Hall
in Milwaukee avenue.